[MARKET UPDATE] Crude benchmarks grind to fresh session highs, but remain well of WTD bests, as geopoliticial tensions re. Iran inch higher

Crude oil benchmarks hitting fresh session highs indicates a market response to escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Crude benchmarks grind to fresh session highs, but remain well of WTD bests, as geopoliticial tensions re. Iran inch higher

US did not have enough forces in the region to undertake a significant blow to Iran and deal with retaliation, WSJ reports citing sources; instead, Trump held off until "firepower" could be brought forward. Gulf officials still think a strike is likely

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While prices are up, they remain below the week-to-date highs, suggesting that risk is being carefully assessed and that additional factors could keep gains in check or lead to volatility.

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